What does the constellation Capricornus represent?

This sky map shows the location of the constellation Capricornus in the October evening sky as viewed from mid-northern latitudes. Credit: Starry Night Software Located in the Southern Hemisphere, Capricornus represents a creature that is a blend of fish and goat; the name means "goat horn" in Latin. read more

Its opposite sign Capricorn, represents the 'Gate of the Gods' where souls of the departed ascended back to heaven. Kuhn in The Lost Light explains; "in the sign of Cancer the crab is emerging from the water and in Capricorn the goat (half goat or land animal, half fish or sea animal) is in the water". read more